Edmunds.com | Inside Line | Auto Observer Your Account | Help | Directory

CarSpace | Forums | Answers | Blogs | Photos | Videos | Guides | People

2009 Honda Accord

275 messages, Last post on Oct 03, 2009 at 3:20 PM

You are in the Honda Accord Forum. Your Hosts are pat & karens

What is this discussion about? Honda Accord, Sedan

Outline

Messages Page 23 of 28: 1; ...; 20; 21; 22; 23; 24; 25; 26; ...; 28; Prev; Next; Last

#215 of 275 Re: 2009 VCM Test Drive [drums1954] by bvdj84 Dec 11, 2008 (7:08 am)
Replying to: drums1954 (Dec 11, 2008 6:09 am) First off the issues of the dimming lights have been going on for years, look for those previous posts. Now, the 08 models may seem to be a bit worse. But, looks completely normal to me. I had an 06 Accord, did the same thing, never thought a thing about it. Not until people brought it up here. The only to really tell for yourself. You need to go to the dealership and take the car out at night. Since it does get dark early, that will not be an issue. I will say this, the 4cyl is peppy enough, and impressive, one of the best 4cyl engines out there. Think about your needs and wants, driving habits. Many posts on here are observations, does not mean it is the norm, and you have to feel that car out for yourself to get a true opinion. Read a few previous posts, with some observations. That will help. Drive both cars, V6 and 4cyl. Another car to look at would be the Acura TSX with the peppy 4cyl. Lease deals are quite similar to the Accord right now! It is more sporty, has paddleshifters on the steering wheel, a bit more power than the 4cyl, but not quite a V6. Just a thought! Still a European Accord, still a Honda. Could be another option for you to look at.
#216 of 275 2009 Accord service schedule by shallowthinker Jan 06, 2009 (8:55 am)
Just picked our new Coupe LX-S last night and flipped through the manuals. Nowhere can I find a simple table that tells me the service intervals. I get the idea behind the dashboard reminders but also like to see something in writing that Honda recommends oil changes at 7.5k miles, plugs & filters at 30k etc... I typically go with 5K miles/oil chagne and push back when service 'advisor' tries to sell those expensive bundles. Is there a table buried in the manual or on line? Thanks! Replies to this message: tallman1 (Jan 06, 2009 9:58 am) tankbeans (Jan 06, 2009 5:43 pm)
#217 of 275 Re: 2009 Accord service schedule [shallowthinker] by tallman1 Jan 06, 2009 (9:58 am)
Replying to: shallowthinker (Jan 06, 2009 8:55 am) Honda is going with the Maintenance Minder system and hasn't been putting service intervals in their manuals lately. Some of the Gen 7 folks looked at the pre-06 model for the old service schedule since the cars were pretty much the same. You can find those on Honda's Owner's Link site. I'm pretty comfortable with the MM system. Of course, your dealer would be glad to give you some sort of service schedule (like the unnecessary 3000k oil change.) Replies to this message: tankbeans (Jan 06, 2009 5:43 pm)
#218 of 275 Re: 2009 Accord service schedule [tallman1] by tankbeans Jan 06, 2009 (5:43 pm)
Replying to: tallman1 (Jan 06, 2009 9:58 am) My dealer wouldn't gain anything from that deal. They pay for all of the oil changes and only bring me in for the scheduled maintenance in the manual. Every time I go in they pull up the recommended services page from Honda's website and make recommendations from there. I have to start gathering some funds for the inevitable 60k as I don't have a garage am not handy and don't know any good small time mechanics. Most of the ones in my area are scheissters in one way or another.
#219 of 275 To find a good mechanic by loucopits Jan 06, 2009 (6:32 pm)
http://www.cartalk.com/content/mechx/find.html Replies to this message: tankbeans (Jan 06, 2009 6:43 pm) shallowthinker (Jan 07, 2009 7:57 am) mikefm58 (Jan 07, 2009 10:14 am) and 1 more...
#220 of 275 Re: To find a good mechanic [loucopits] by tankbeans Jan 06, 2009 (6:43 pm)
Replying to: loucopits (Jan 06, 2009 6:32 pm) I can only assume that this link was meant as a response to my post. Although it should prove helpful for many others. Thank you for the link. Question, would you say I should find one and bring mine in to them for my 60k checks and stuff rather than spending the $360 or whatever the dealer wants? I've said it before and I'll say it again, I'm not a car guy and probably never will be. Any way to save money is good by me. "Free" oil changes are hardly worth it if you spend an arm and a leg on everything else. Thank you for your help. Replies to this message: shallowthinker (Jan 07, 2009 7:57 am) mikefm58 (Jan 07, 2009 10:14 am) tankbeans (Jan 07, 2009 4:23 pm)
#221 of 275 by loucopits Jan 07, 2009 (7:56 am)
I have all our routine service done by the dealers, but only what the book specifies. It paid off for me when they did an out of warranty repair free as a good will gesture since I had all service work done at the dealer. FYI a Lexus dealer's manager can good will up to $2,500 on his own, no higher person's approval needed.
#222 of 275 Re: To find a good mechanic [tankbeans] by shallowthinker Jan 07, 2009 (7:57 am)
Replying to: tankbeans (Jan 06, 2009 6:43 pm) To me, those 30k and 60k dealer service checks are mostly a waste of money. Sure, change the air filter, plugs, oil etc... that are manufacturer guidelines but I push back on the other fifty things. Think about it. Inspecting your brake pads is already done if you are asking them to rotate your tires. All those visual checks on the 30k or 60k service are getting done every time your car is in their shop. It's not hard to stand firm when they pitch that $500 service but it helps my piece of mind to have the manufacturer's list of recommendations. The other alternative is to build a relationship with an independent mechanic. I have two local shops that specailize in Honda staffed with former dealer mechanics. You pay comparable labor costs but they tend to tell you things like ".. those pads have another 5k miles on them" and not that your battery is two years old so you better change it. Replies to this message: mikefm58 (Jan 07, 2009 10:14 am) tankbeans (Jan 07, 2009 4:23 pm)
#223 of 275 Re: To find a good mechanic [shallowthinker] by mikefm58 Jan 07, 2009 (10:14 am)
Replying to: shallowthinker (Jan 07, 2009 7:57 am) All good advice. I'd even add to follow the maintenance schedule outlined in your owner's manual making sure you do things that say "replace xxx filter or oil/fluid" but let things slide like "retorque propellor shaft bolt" and as the previous poster already mentioned "inspect brake pads". Replies to this message: tankbeans (Jan 07, 2009 4:23 pm)
#224 of 275 Re: To find a good mechanic [mikefm58] by tankbeans Jan 07, 2009 (4:23 pm)
Replying to: mikefm58 (Jan 07, 2009 10:14 am) Thanks for all the advice. I know Mr. Host person, wrong forum , I do have some things that I want checked soon. I know I'm no where near close enough for a full tune up and fluid changes. Probably brake fluid. I'm sure it hasn't been done yet. 60k since new. I'm responsible for 24k of them. Just trying to save money. I know I've always been more comfortable with my dealer. They charge about $100/hr for labor, or around the same thing as most indies charge and they only look at Honda's website rather than having shop standards for time and distance before X has to be done. If I'm confusing sorry. The only thing they wanted me to do was get my drive belt done, I know I have a timing chain, but the belt looked okay to me. I said no thanks and moved on. Having no money is an effective way to avoid getting screwed in those situations.

Messages Page 23 of 28: 1; ...; 20; 21; 22; 23; 24; 25; 26; ...; 28; Prev; Next; Last

To POST a message, please Sign In.

New? Join Now!

Forum Tools

Search Forums

Browse by Vehicle

2010 Honda Accord

2009 Honda Accord LX-P Sedan Shown

Ask the Community

See What People Are Asking

Browse by Board

Browse by Topic

View All Topics

Today's Chats

Chat Schedule